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Oregon

Stopgap Columbia River Treaty leaves U.S. with more electricity, trickier flood management

December 22, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Stopgap Columbia River Treaty leaves U.S. with more electricity, trickier flood management

by Henry Brannan, Washington State StandardDecember 22, 2024 A stopgap update to the 60-year-old Columbia River Treaty between the U.S. and Canada upends flood control and hydropower across the river basin. The U.S. Department of […]

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Washington

Boehnke bill seeks to free Washington from California vehicle emissions rules

December 22, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Boehnke bill seeks to free Washington from California vehicle emissions rules

OLYMPIA…Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, the new Republican leader on the Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee, has introduced a bill ahead of the 2025 legislative session that aims to separate Washington from California’s vehicle-emission standards. […]

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Sports

Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

December 22, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and tied a career high with 10 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 114-94 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. […]

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Oddities

The grass is always greener, but these parents wish Santa wasn’t

December 21, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The grass is always greener, but these parents wish Santa wasn’t

Even Santa Claus can’t escape the wrath of the fashion police. According to the New York Post, parents were disappointed when they took their kids to see jolly ol’ Saint Nick at the Bloomingdale’s in New […]

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Lifestyle

Why your morning coffee’s more valuable than ever

December 21, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Why your morning coffee’s more valuable than ever

Enjoy your morning cup of joe, because chances are it’s costing you more than ever.  That’s because coffee beans are hitting record high prices not seen in nearly 50 years, after difficult growing seasons among […]

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Sunday 3/29

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is the name for a drink of half iced tea and half lemonade?

A drink made of half iced tea and half lemonade is commonly called an Arnold Palmer. Named after the famous American golfer who popularized the combination, it is also frequently referred to simply as a "half and half". The drink is a non-alcoholic blend typically served over ice.

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What makes Cajun "dirty rice" its dark color?

Cajun dirty rice gets its dark, "dirty" color primarily from browning finely minced meat—traditionally chicken livers, gizzards, or heart—along with ground beef or pork in a skillet. The intense cooking process caramelizes the meat and creates browned bits (fond) on the pan, which are then absorbed by the white rice.

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Which candy was originally called "chicken feed"?

Candy corn was originally known as "chicken feed" when it was created in the 1880s by George Renninger. The Goelitz Confectionery Company (now Jelly Belly) popularized it, marketing it to rural Americans as a farm-themed treat, featuring a rooster on the packaging.

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Which branch of science is concerned with the study of matter and energy?

Physics is the scientific study of matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force.

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What does a bibliophile enjoy?

The classic bibliophile loves to read, admires and collects books, and often amasses a large and specialized collection. Bibliophiles usually possess books they love or that hold special value, as well as old editions with unusual bindings, autographed, or illustrated copies.

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